[C320-list] Bilge pump sensor - 2004 320

[Chris Burti]

This is what I installed:

http://tinyurl.com/3m57n4

I recommend a 1/4" spacer between it and the bottom of the bilge ,
because it will drain the bottom dryer than the pump pick up will draw
water and otherwise it won't shut off properly.

On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 4:35 PM, Robert Seastream
<robert.seastream at comcast.net> wrote:
> Chris, by 'electronic switch' do you mean one that has metal (button)
> sensors which conduct and turn the pump on when water bridges them, or a
> pump that runs a couple seconds every few minutes, remaining on when the
> pump impeller encounters resistance (water)?  Float switches do seem to have
> a (short) finite service life.
>
> Bob
>
> On Nov 1, 2010, at 8:43 AM, Chris Burti wrote:
>
>> I replaced ours with an electronic switch and will never go back. They
>> are not particularly expensive when you consider that their function
>> is to keep your boat from sinking.
>> There is an article in the Mainsheet folder on how to do the job.
>>
>> On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 8:04 AM,  <ericstillwellevans at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> I replaced mine after the first season. I bought a similar model from a
>>> local marine store. I had to modify it so that it did not hit the side of
>>> the wall in the bilge.
>>>
>>> Was a full days work with a lot of trimming and re fitting but it worked.
>>>
>>> I have read of people installing electrical non-mechanical switches on
>>> the 320. They are expensive but I believe worked.
>>>
>>> Rick
>>> 724
>>> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: jim brown <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com>
>>> Sender: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.comDate: Mon, 1 Nov 2010
>>> 04:57:43
>>> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>>> Reply-To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Bilge pump sensor - 2004 320
>>>
>>> I've replaced mine twice and still have problems. When on a port tack it
>>> will
>>> occasionally activate and then not shut off. It also happens when I clean
>>> the
>>> bilge and add water until it goes on. It sometimes stays on even after
>>> the bilge
>>> is pumped. It is a very intermittent problem that I can't duplicate by
>>> lifting
>>> the float lever. It can be shut off by working the lever a couple of
>>> times or
>>> flipping off the panel switch and then "rebooting". No obvious
>>> obstructions and
>>> the switch looks clean and wires are ok. My bilge is pretty dry so it
>>> hasn't
>>> been running when I return to the boat (so far).
>>>
>>>
>>> Jim Brown
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ________________________________
>>> From: Brad Kuether <bkuether at comcast.net>
>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>> Sent: Mon, November 1, 2010 6:50:51 AM
>>> Subject: [C320-list] Bilge pump sensor - 2004 320
>>>
>>> Hey everyone,
>>>
>>> My bilge pump sensor connected to the Jabsco bilge pump apparently keeps
>>> tripping open.  Twice now neighbors have contacted me letting me know
>>> they had
>>> to "intervene" and shut it off.
>>>
>>> Anyone else seen this and if so, any remediation/replacment ideas?
>>>  Looking for
>>> part numbers if you have them.
>>>
>>> Thanks so much in advance,
>>>
>>> -Brad, Mary, Monica, and Jarod
>>> "Independence"
>>> 2004 Catalina 320 Hull 1006
>>> Middle River, MD
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Chris Burti Farmville, NC
>
>



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Chris Burti Farmville, NC